featured resource: SIMPLE CHECKLIST

SIMPLE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST FOR ALL AGES﻿Well-managed and low stress environments are necessary for deep learning. Use this tool, informed by positive behavior supports and Responsive Classroom practices, to explore your own classroom management and foster social-emotional and academic success. (If you're wondering about how PBIS and RC work together, read this perspective.)

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PODCASTStart your school year off smoothly with the Exceptional Educator podcast. Dr. Alexis Filippini shares evidence-based and field-tested strategies for effective classroom management in 1:1 and group settings in conversation with Anne-Marie Morey, of Bay Tree Learning. Listen to entertaining anecdotes and learn how common issues can be prevented. Experienced teachers will enjoy discussion of "up-leveling" their practice to support learners in becoming more independent. >> Listen here www.baytreeblog.com/zenofbehavior or subscribe on iTunes.

Ready for more about relaunching your classroom community? Written for after-school programs, but with broadly applicable classroom management principles, this newsletter for the Special Needs Inclusion Project outlines how to "reset" using positive behavior supports, at any time of the year. Real life examples and user friendly resources complete this short read. Read more...